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SM52 RYY

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,879 mi
Last recorded139,879 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 RYY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 139,879 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,231 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,172 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

centre/rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

front chassis riggers heavily corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,244 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 116,243 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely locking on ,on anti clockwise rotation (within drum) (3.7.C.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,713 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 2 Nov 2013 107,375 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise engine management light on

Fail 1 Nov 2013 107,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,485 miles

eml on

Fail 1 Nov 2012 98,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 7 Nov 2011 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,071 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,660 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 76,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 63,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2008 59,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,364 miles

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,678 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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SM52 RYY is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,819 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM52 RYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM52 RYY is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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